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State Papers: CSO’s top executive objected to ‘totally unsuitable’ Cork relocation plans
State Papers: CSO’s top executive objected to ‘totally unsuitable’ Cork relocation plans
In December 1991, the NSB urged the then taoiseach, Charles Haughey, to rescind the government’s decision to move the CSO to Cork

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

State Papers: White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking hands with Adams
State Papers: White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking hands with Adams
The Clintons visited Northern Ireland in 1995 before travelling to Dublin

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

State Papers: UK feared Northern Bank robbery's 'top man' would be 'clever enough to avoid getting arrested'
State Papers: UK feared Northern Bank robbery's 'top man' would be 'clever enough to avoid getting arrested'
British officials also said that 'the republican movement had knocked up the price' of the peace process

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

State Papers: Hospitalisation of fans at 1995 Boyzone gig spurred changes to concert laws
State Papers: Hospitalisation of fans at 1995 Boyzone gig spurred changes to concert laws
Most of those attending the concert were aged 12 to 16 years, with many having queued since 9am before the venue opened at 7pm, and 'had not enough to drink during the day'

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

State Papers: 80 years ago, Irish Jews rebuffed claim that Ireland was antisemitic
State Papers: 80 years ago, Irish Jews rebuffed claim that Ireland was antisemitic
In 1944, foreshadowing events of 2024, the Jewish Representative Council of Éire described as 'false, irresponsible, and mischievous' a suggestion that Ireland was antisemitic

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

State Papers: 'Firm view' ÂŁ40m sought to save Irish Steel in Cork 'could be put to better use'
State Papers: 'Firm view' ÂŁ40m sought to save Irish Steel in Cork 'could be put to better use'
Enterprise minister RuairĂ­ Quinn believed the rescue package was 'not a prudent use of scarce capital'

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Space - Apollo 11 crew
State Papers: Priceless moon rock donated to Ireland destroyed in fire
The lunar rock, which originated from the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, was given to President Éamon de Valera by American ambassador JG Moore in 1970

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

State papers: Fr Aidan Troy said no to offer of refuge after loyalist death threats over Holy Cross
State papers: Fr Aidan Troy said no to offer of refuge after loyalist death threats over Holy Cross
Pipe bomb was discovered at the school in Ardoyne, Belfast, after the BBC and Samaritans informed him they had received coded warnings

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

State papers: Two-year dispute over swimming pool at Vatican ambassador's residence
State papers: Two-year dispute over swimming pool at Vatican ambassador's residence
Pool at Villa Spada in Rome became the source of heated correspondence between embassy officials and an Italian firm of architects

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

State Papers: Albert Reynolds gave Harry Whelehan High Court post due to 'custom and practice'
State Papers: Albert Reynolds gave Harry Whelehan High Court post due to 'custom and practice'
Former Attorney General appointed to High Court despite controversies including the X Case and the mishandling of the extradition of paedophile priest Fr Brendan Smyth

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

State Papers: Taoiseach doubted Sinn FĂ©in and SDLP accurately represented nationalists in the North
State Papers: Taoiseach doubted Sinn FĂ©in and SDLP accurately represented nationalists in the North
Other documents show that Sinn FĂ©in and the SDLP were somewhat concerned about John Bruton’s commitment to the peace process

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

10 things we have learned so far from the State papers
10 things we have learned so far from the State papers
Fears over 'boisterous' Irish fans at the 1994 World Cup, republicans 'paralysed' by 2003 Stakeknife revelations, and film censor's warning over Elvis Presley's 'suggestive' dancing

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Germany Nazi Auction
State papers: Olympia Theatre refused to allow Nazi film reels to be stored on premises
Declassified documents released by the National Archives show the Irish Government was concerned that screenings of 'Triumph of the Will' could lead to clashes between Nazi and communist groups

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

State papers: Film censor not impressed with Elvis and 'suggestive abdominal dancing'
State papers: Film censor not impressed with Elvis and 'suggestive abdominal dancing'
Ireland’s film censor felt the need to warn the Government over 60 years ago about a concerning trend where the US and UK film industries were constantly developing “newer gimmicks and different slants on human depravity to be exploited".

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

State papers: Reynolds said courtesy call by Mary Robinson to British queen 'should not be encouraged'
State papers: Reynolds said courtesy call by Mary Robinson to British queen 'should not be encouraged'
Confidential government files have revealed that Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds, felt in April 1992 that a courtesy call by President Mary Robinson to Queen Elizabeth “should not be encouraged".

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Northern Ireland records released
State papers: British lord 'too bitchy' to lead north-south negotiations
Among the names proposed by unionists, the Department of Foreign Affairs determined that Lord Tonypandy was 'widely disliked' at the House of Commons, where he had previously been speaker

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

State papers: IRA and Sinn FĂ©in leaders were ‘paralysed’ by 2003 Stakeknife revelations
State papers: IRA and Sinn FĂ©in leaders were ‘paralysed’ by 2003 Stakeknife revelations
The disclosure that Freddie Scappaticci was a British spy rocked Sinn FĂ©in and the wider republican movement at a critical point in the Northern Ireland peace process

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

State Papers: Ireland asked US to be flexible on World Cup visas for 'Jackie Charlton's army' 
State Papers: Ireland asked US to be flexible on World Cup visas for 'Jackie Charlton's army' 
Pleas by tånaiste Dick Spring and ambassador Dermot Gallagher got a lukewarm response from World Cup 1994 hosts 

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

ULSTER Wright/filer
State Papers: Senior officials in the North 'sustained' Billy Wright and the LVF
Under Wright’s leadership, the LVF became one of the most notorious loyalist groups for the sectarian murder of Catholics

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

State papers: Joe Kennedy told Éamon de Valera Irish visit was happiest moment in JFK's life 
State papers: Joe Kennedy told Éamon de Valera Irish visit was happiest moment in JFK's life 
Former ambassador said Irish heritage was key to his son's life, from his boyhood in Boston to the Irish Army guard of honour at the assassinated president's funeral

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

State Papers: Whiddy Island oil terminal owners agreed pollution payments with Cork fishing co-op
State Papers: Whiddy Island oil terminal owners agreed pollution payments with Cork fishing co-op
The agreement arose out of concerns about the resumption of activity at the oil terminal after the oil tanker explosion there in 1979

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

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State Papers: Government was wary of 'exuberance' of Irish fans at 1994 World Cup
There was concern among senior civil servants that the antics of 'boisterous but well-behaved' supporters of Jack Charlton’s team might be misunderstood

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

State Papers: Department said it was unable to oversee safety after West Cork ferry tragedy
State Papers: Department said it was unable to oversee safety after West Cork ferry tragedy
Four of the eight people on board The Blue Ferry died when it capsized on a crossing between Castletownbere and Bere Island in Co Cork on February 24, 1994

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

State Papers: Government banned notorious South African police chief from entering Ireland in 1994
State Papers: Government banned notorious South African police chief from entering Ireland in 1994
Nicknamed 'Prime Evil', Colonel Eugene Alexander de Kock had led brutal paramilitary operations against opponents of the apartheid regime

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

SALE Joyce
State papers: Taoiseach Jack Lynch confused by plea to bring James Joyce's remains home
Release of 1994 papers reveals that the writer's son, Giorgio Joyce, had raised the issue in 1968

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

State Papers: Minister feared retaliation over failure to prosecute republican terrorist Dessie O'Hare
State Papers: Minister feared retaliation over failure to prosecute republican terrorist Dessie O'Hare
Minister for justice Gerry Collins concerned decision to not to prosecute O'Hare and accomplice Eugene McNamee for attempted murder of a prison officer in Co Armagh could 'result in bombs in Border towns on our side or in Dublin'

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

State Papers: Russian president Boris Yeltsin kept taoiseach waiting at Shannon due to 'unfortunate mishap'
State Papers: Russian president Boris Yeltsin kept taoiseach waiting at Shannon due to 'unfortunate mishap'
Taoiseach Albert Reynolds and group of dignitaries were left standing on the red carpet when Mr Yeltsin stayed on board the Aeroflot aircraft during his stopover in Shannon in September 1994

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

State Papers: Family of Irish man assassinated on Bloody Sunday in 1920 awarded ÂŁ7,500
State Papers: Family of Irish man assassinated on Bloody Sunday in 1920 awarded ÂŁ7,500
Captain Patrick McCormack was shot dead in Dublin's Gresham Hotel by a member of Michael Collins' squad on November 21, 1920, amid allegations he was a British spy

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

State Papers: Government divided over purchase of military equipment from Israeli firms
State Papers: Government divided over purchase of military equipment from Israeli firms
Foreign affairs minister David Andrews had 'strong reservations' but was overruled by government colleagues as Israeli equipment was cheaper than from other sources

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

State Papers: President Mary Robinson warned against taking up UN role in 1993
State Papers: President Mary Robinson warned against taking up UN role in 1993
TĂĄnaiste Dick Spring wrote to Ms Robinson expressing concern accepting UN role would 'fly in the face' of the traditional understanding of what the presidency should be about

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Mick Clifford: New British law designed to cover up  Troubles' murders
S Mick Clifford: New British law designed to cover up  Troubles' murders
In light of what is emerging about the level of depravity deployed by the British forces, it is entirely proper that the Irish Government tries to halt the amnesty legislation

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

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State papers: Officials asked to redraw Border, secret files show 
Report concluded the only possible solution was to redraw the Border in a way that majority nationalist areas would be moved into the Republic

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

State Papers: Warnings over bad publicity after ‘gay bashing’ of US writer in Sligo
State Papers: Warnings over bad publicity after ‘gay bashing’ of US writer in Sligo
Robert Drake was beaten 'to within an inch of his life' in January 1999 assault

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

State Papers: President tried to avoid Charles and Diana at Grace Kelly's funeral 
State Papers: President tried to avoid Charles and Diana at Grace Kelly's funeral 
President Patrick Hillery, who had in 1981, tried to avoid meeting her when they both attended the funeral of Princess Grace in Monaco the following year.

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

State Papers: Bertie Ahern's meeting with Bush confirmed fears over Northern Ireland
State Papers: Bertie Ahern's meeting with Bush confirmed fears over Northern Ireland
The first meeting between Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and George W Bush confirmed the fears of Irish officials that Northern Ireland would not receive the same attention from the new US president as from his predecessor, Bill Clinton.

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

CHARLIE HAUGHEY RUSSIAN LEADERS
State Papers: Scenes 'nothing short of farcical' during Gorbachev's visit to Ireland
'A free-for-all ensued, with the world and his wife mobbing the president at the steps of the aircraft'

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

State Papers: Tony Blair and officials keen to 'have a good time' during Irish visit 
State Papers: Tony Blair and officials keen to 'have a good time' during Irish visit 
The future British prime minister and members of his office were interested in having “a good time” during a planned visit to Ireland in 1993 with hints that they would like something that would appeal to fans of U2.

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

MCGUINNESS KELLY
State Papers: Sinn FĂ©in secretly met with Ulster Unionists amid deadlocked peace process
It also appeared that the UUP leader, David Trimble, may not have been aware of such meetings

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

State Papers: Trinity academics 'furious' over failure to be invited to Mary Robinson inauguration
State Papers: Trinity academics 'furious' over failure to be invited to Mary Robinson inauguration
Academics at Trinity College Dublin were furious at the perceived insult from the Charles Haughey-led government over its failure to invite the head of the university to the inauguration of Mary Robinson as President of Ireland in 1990.

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

State papers: JFK's wife Jackie requested Irish army cadets take part in his funeral
State papers: JFK's wife Jackie requested Irish army cadets take part in his funeral
State papers reveal Mrs Kennedy phoned the Irish embassy in Washington hours after John F Kennedy's assassination in November 1963 to ask that members of the Defence Forces participate in His State funeral

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

CC DAVID NORRIS
State papers: Government considered older age of consent for sex between gay couples
Records show the Government looked at setting 21 years as the age of consent for intercourse between two people of the same sex in 1993

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary
State Papers: Sinn FĂ©in needed to attract fewer ‘headbangers’ to party, said Gerry Adams
Sinn FĂ©in president, Gerry Adams, admitted in 2001 that his party would need to stop attracting “headbangers” and move away from any association of violence.

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

State Papers: Donation to Garda fund after release of kidnapped Dutch industrialist 'far too large'
State Papers: Donation to Garda fund after release of kidnapped Dutch industrialist 'far too large'
The members of the IRA gang involved in the kidnapping Dutch industrialist, Tiede Herrema, had demanded the release of three, high-profile republican prisoners, including Rose Dugdale

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Newly-released archive files
How Patrick Hillery refused an invite to the wedding of Britain's Prince Charles and Diana
A briefing note on how to respond to the invite is among the State documents released by the Department of Foreign Affairs to the National Archives this year

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

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